Illegal Dumping at Bringbanks - Please Respect This Service

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:30:00 BST

Bring Banks and Household Textile banks are a very important resource in helping Galway County do its part for the environment. Unfortunately we are seeing an increase in illegal dumping at these locations across the county of late and we appeal to all users of the banks not to abuse these facilities by leaving rubbish or waste at them.

There is particular pressure on the textile bank service at present and we continue to see misuse of the service with unsuitable bulky items being regularly placed in these banks blocking the chute mechanism or dumped beside them. Often the Council area staff find that banks are not near full capacity but blocked due to the type of waste inserted into them.

Littering is an offence under the Litter Pollution Act and liable to an on-the-spot fine of €150 and/or prosecution. Please bring your bags/boxes home with you and reuse them again.

 Bringbank sites across the county will continue to be monitored by Galway County Council mobile patrols in an effort to catch businesses or individuals who are dumping at these sites.

 Even when banks are full, it is illegal to leave your items beside the bank - go to another site or return when the banks have been emptied. 

If any bring bank is full please contact Galway County Council on 091-509510 or environment@galwaycoco.ie